Comments on: Sunday Conversation #6 with Frugal Dad http://frugaldad.com/2008/06/15/sunday-conversation-6-with-frugal-dad/ Money Saving Insights: Coupons, Smart Spending and Promotional Codes Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:38:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: dawnf http://frugaldad.com/2008/06/15/sunday-conversation-6-with-frugal-dad/#comment-3830 dawnf Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:20:19 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/06/15/sunday-conversation-6-with-frugal-dad/#comment-3830 Hello- I was wondering where is a good place to put the 3-6 month savings cushion? My bank suggests a moneymarket fund so it's liquid but I worry that I could lose part of my principle by doing this. I could stagger it in Cd's that come due in different months & just take a risk I might have to crack it earlier to get a better rate or put it in savings? Just curious how others handle this type of an issue. Thanks Hello-
I was wondering where is a good place to put the 3-6 month savings cushion? My bank suggests a moneymarket fund so it’s liquid but I worry that I could lose part of my principle by doing this. I could stagger it in Cd’s that come due in different months & just take a risk I might have to crack it earlier to get a better rate or put it in savings? Just curious how others handle this type of an issue.
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]]> By: Luke @ Money and Fitness Blog http://frugaldad.com/2008/06/15/sunday-conversation-6-with-frugal-dad/#comment-3635 Luke @ Money and Fitness Blog Sat, 21 Jun 2008 12:49:03 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/06/15/sunday-conversation-6-with-frugal-dad/#comment-3635 How do you find the time to do web work as well as spend enough time with your family? How do you find the time to do web work as well as spend enough time with your family?

]]> By: Anonymous http://frugaldad.com/2008/06/15/sunday-conversation-6-with-frugal-dad/#comment-3421 Anonymous Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:33:49 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/06/15/sunday-conversation-6-with-frugal-dad/#comment-3421 Do you think that psychotherapy is a good personal and financial investment? I have a severe anxiety problem and my pastor at church thinks that I need to address it through counseling before I get married in the next six months. I have checked with several behavioral health facilities and many charge 100 dollars or more an hour. I have good health insurance but it is a shame that even some of the best insurance (like mine) barely covers any of the cost of behavioral health visits. I have plenty of money saved up and I have a very well paying job. But I could potentially spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on these sessions and it might be a rip off and/or not even work at all! Would I be better off getting free books at the library or trying Yoga or something and saving the money? My fiance is very supportive but I don't want this to be an issue in our marriage. Any ideas? Do you think that psychotherapy is a good personal and financial investment? I have a severe anxiety problem and my pastor at church thinks that I need to address it through counseling before I get married in the next six months. I have checked with several behavioral health facilities and many charge 100 dollars or more an hour. I have good health insurance but it is a shame that even some of the best insurance (like mine) barely covers any of the cost of behavioral health visits.

I have plenty of money saved up and I have a very well paying job. But I could potentially spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on these sessions and it might be a rip off and/or not even work at all!

Would I be better off getting free books at the library or trying Yoga or something and saving the money? My fiance is very supportive but I don’t want this to be an issue in our marriage. Any ideas?

]]> By: Tina http://frugaldad.com/2008/06/15/sunday-conversation-6-with-frugal-dad/#comment-3339 Tina Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:59:29 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/06/15/sunday-conversation-6-with-frugal-dad/#comment-3339 I would add a couple more things to look for when relocating with gas prices going up. 1. Public transportation availability 2. Are there stores or recreational activities within walking or biking distance. 3. Is there room in the back yard for a garden I am currently looking for a different home and these are some of the things that I am considering when I go looking. I would add a couple more things to look for when relocating with gas prices going up.

1. Public transportation availability
2. Are there stores or recreational activities within walking or biking distance.
3. Is there room in the back yard for a garden

I am currently looking for a different home and these are some of the things that I am considering when I go looking.

]]> By: David http://frugaldad.com/2008/06/15/sunday-conversation-6-with-frugal-dad/#comment-3316 David Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:11:41 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/06/15/sunday-conversation-6-with-frugal-dad/#comment-3316 Great tips on finding your "place" - there are so many options that deciding on the important factors has to be the hardest step! Great tips on finding your “place” – there are so many options that deciding on the important factors has to be the hardest step!

]]> By: Sherri http://frugaldad.com/2008/06/15/sunday-conversation-6-with-frugal-dad/#comment-3313 Sherri Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:01:50 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/06/15/sunday-conversation-6-with-frugal-dad/#comment-3313 Hi Frugal Dad, Thanks for addressing this topic. You say WHAT to look for in a new place to live, but I think the hard part is HOW to find out about those things in a realistic way. For example, when checking out schools, the information on the web is usually insufficient or lopsided. I think talking with live people who are there - prospective bankers, realtors, etc. - is more helpful. Who would you recommend to talk to, and what other avenues of gathering information would you use? Hi Frugal Dad,

Thanks for addressing this topic. You say WHAT to look for in a new place to live, but I think the hard part is HOW to find out about those things in a realistic way. For example, when checking out schools, the information on the web is usually insufficient or lopsided. I think talking with live people who are there – prospective bankers, realtors, etc. – is more helpful. Who would you recommend to talk to, and what other avenues of gathering information would you use?

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